Brian Shaw1

The antenna broke on my 2005 SC430. I ordered one as mentioned above, however my situation was different. The cable snapped off at the base of the metal mast and is stuck inside the motor unit. Now I am looking at the challenge of removing all of the related trunk covering to gain access. I may let this one go and take it to the dealer.. Anyone else taken on this job?

Thank you for your suggestion. My car is in storage for the winter but comes out next spring for full use. I bought it in June with 71K on it and will be using it as my daily commuter which will put 40K on annually for 3 years. I have commuted using an Acura 3.5 Rl with proper maintenacne and Mobil 1 throughout, the major components run like new (now has 300k on it) I will keep up the posts as my mileage increases, but this is a very stellar ride that I bought as it is a Toyota and is built like a tank. All the Consumer reports are "thumbs up" Over time I will be looking to enhance the looks with a few performance mods and new wheels which I will use in the summer sending the factory ones for winter use. Based on a number of member recommendations, the run flats will be tossed for non run flats when they wear out. The problems with grabbing pavement ruts also happens with my BMW Z4 and it is a 2 hands on situation. Brian

Looking for a cold air intake for my SC 430. Has anyone got any suggetions where to look?

When you get your tranny serviced insist on Mobil 1 tranny fluid only. This will offer much better shifting, oxidization and thermal stability, hot and cold weather peformance. It costs a little more but won't burn like regular mineral fluid. Mobil 1 is a POA synthetic (vs mineral modified and called synthetic) and will make a difference.